Oregon Injury Law Blog
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Dealing with Liens in Personal Injury Cases: Your Essential Guide
In this post we explore the topic of liens in personal injury cases, specifically those filed by the Personal Injury Liens Unit (PIL) in Oregon, which can include liens by the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF). We provide an example of how OHP may file a lien against a settlement, and discuss steps that injured individuals can take, with the help of an experienced attorney, to report injuries to PIL, negotiate lien amounts, and ensure that payments are made correctly and on time.
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Maximize Compensation with a Skilled Personal Injury Lawyer Post-Pedestrian Accident
Hiring an experienced personal injury lawyer after a pedestrian accident is essential in order to receive proper compensation for damages. They can help you understand your legal rights and ensure that all necessary paperwork is filed correctly.
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Decoding Premises Liability: A Comprehensive Guide for Injured Victims
Understanding premises liability is crucial for victims of injuries that occur on someone else's property. Pacific Injury Law Firm provides a comprehensive guide to this complex legal doctrine, which places responsibility on property owners for visitor injuries. The guide covers the definition, types of incidents, and how to assert your rights and seek compensation for damages.
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Legal Rights in Commercial Truck Accidents: A Comprehensive Guide
Over 500,000 commercial truck accidents occurred in 2018, resulting in 4,862 fatalities and 116,000 injuries. After an accident involving a commercial truck it's important to seek medical attention, file a police report, gather evidence and contact your insurance company. It is also recommended to speak with a personal injury attorney who specializes in commercial truck cases. Knowing the applicable laws and how to protect one's best interests is beneficial when dealing with the aftermath of such collisions.
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Oregon Letters of Protection: Essential Guide for Personal Injury Cases
During the time of treatment, insurance may or may not be paying the bills, but medical providers still need to get paid. To protect their interests, these medical providers may request a “Letter of Protection” from the personal injury lawyer to ensure that their bills get paid at the time of settlement.
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Mastering Depositions: Essential Insights for Non-Lawyers in Litigation
A deposition is an oral testimony taken under oath before a trial or arbitration. It is customary that depositions be taken of the parties to a lawsuit. Often depositions are also taken of witnesses and others who might testify at trial. Even though it often takes place in a conference room or office, and the setting is somewhat informal, it is a very important event in any lawsuit.
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Cracking Down on Drunk Drivers Causing Injury: Oregon's Legal Approach
Oregon has made significant strides in increasing legal action against drunk drivers causing injury, with recent legislation doubling jail time for offenders and allowing prosecutors to charge DUI offenses as felonies. Pacific Injury Law Firm supports these efforts and offers assistance to victims seeking compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering damages.
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Rising Pedestrian Fatalities: Key Data and Prevention Strategies
This article examines the dangers of pedestrian accidents, which are increasingly according to data. It looks at the current data and trends to provide insight into why these accidents are happening and how to prevent them.
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"Essential Guide to Personal Injury Protection (PIP) in Oregon Auto Insurance"
Your liability coverage may include Personal Injury Protection ("PIP") or Medical Payments ("Med Pay") benefits. PIP provides a source of payment for YOUR medical bills and some of YOUR wage loss following an auto accident. Further, PIP is no-fault, meaning that it will begin paying on your injuries immediately, rather than waiting for liability to be determined. Similarly, Med Pay provides some coverage for YOUR medical bills. These are called "no-fault" coverages because they pay even if the accident is your fault.
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The Hidden Toll of Wrongful Death: Emotional and Economic Impacts
This blog post delves into the financial and emotional costs of wrongful death, highlighting the burden families face from medical bills, legal fees, and lost wages. It emphasizes the importance of raising awareness about these tragedies to ensure justice and closure for those affected.
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Navigating DUII Cases in Oregon: a Victim's Legal Guide
civil claims
comparative fault
economic damages
evidence collection
Understanding Oregon Commercial Truck Accident Claims
attorney fees
comparative fault
evidence preservation
insurance disputes
Must-Know Oregon Motorcycle Accident Laws for Riders
attorney fees
comparative fault
helmet compliance
insurance disputes
